PlainZIP

Buxton, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97109

Washington County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

577
7/sq mi
$150,893
Median income
$739,400
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buxton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97109 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.9 square miles in Buxton, Washington County, Oregon. The area is home to 577 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97109 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97109 sits at $150,893 (94% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $69,172. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $739,400 (71% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97109 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 97109 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97109, Buxton, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

577

Population

84.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97109?

40.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$150,893

Median Household Income

+94% vs state

$69,172

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97109 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$150,893 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

197

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$739,400

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.9%

YoY Change (2021)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97109 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +21.4% 235
2018 +4.8% 246
2019 -0.4% 245
2020 +3.0% 252
2021 +11.9% 283

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 97109, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,817,000.

6

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 97109 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97109 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97109 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97109 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97125 Manning, OR 157 5.1 mi
97106 Banks, OR 4,550 6.2 mi
97144 Timber, OR 195 6.2 mi
97064 Vernonia, OR 3,464 9.6 mi
97117 Gales Creek, OR 679 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

97007 standard
Beaverton, OR
Pop: 66,954
97006 standard
Beaverton, OR
Pop: 63,036
97229 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 58,217
97124 standard
Hillsboro, OR
Pop: 48,349
97223 standard
Portland, OR
Pop: 46,699
97123 standard
Hillsboro, OR
Pop: 44,537

Related Areas

Washington County Buxton, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97109 in? ▼
ZIP code 97109 (Buxton) is located in Washington County, Oregon. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97109? ▼
ZIP code 97109 in Buxton, OR has a population of 577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97109? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97109 is $150,893, which is 98% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97109? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97109 is $739,400, which is 166% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97109? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97109 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97109? ▼
ZIP code 97109 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97109? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97109 increased by 11.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97109? ▼
In ZIP code 97109, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97109? ▼
In ZIP code 97109, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97109? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97109 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Buxton, OR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.